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Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

Inspectors are just like any other trade...the good ones have a waiting list and the desperate ones, only work if they undercut the competition.

Eve

Ps: Average house $300-500.  Luxury homes $500+

Apr 07, 2015 02:17 AM
Rainmaker
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Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in Conroe/Willis, TX

I am not sure on that amount.  Inspectors here charge $250 and up depending on the size of the property.  I think people are willing to pay a little more than the $199 since they are making such a big investment.  

Apr 07, 2015 01:15 AM
Rainmaker
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

Depends on the size of the home. I would think twice before I use a cut rate inspector. Where will he be cutting corners?

Apr 07, 2015 12:34 AM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

that sounds really cheap...to the pt where I would be suspicious on quality of work/desperateness as well as amount of time spent.

I think in our area, it's around $400-$600, but can be more for larger/more complex homes.

Watchout not only for above, but it may be a way to "get in the door" and then charge lots of extras for tests, etc.  they may be making it up somewhere else.  Same thing w/ Home Depot who "charges" $99 for carpet installation...they then just double the cost of the carpet pad to make up for it.

Apr 07, 2015 12:23 AM
Rainmaker
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

My inspector charges based on sqft. which = time. Average inspections run $250-$600 for the size homes I sell. It also depends on if there's a pool or not, that's extra.

Apr 07, 2015 12:22 AM
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Jeff Pearl
RE/MAX Distinctive / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

$400.00 - $600.00 is normal in this area. Some huge luxury homes are more.

Apr 06, 2015 11:08 PM
Rainmaker
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John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Try almost double that in our area.  We have several that leave no stone unturned which I really like.  They take their time and when finished I feel comfortable with their findings.  

Apr 06, 2015 10:27 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Yes...I have seen inspectors taht charged $400 and did  a lousy job.

Apr 07, 2015 12:45 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

fee is not a reflection of the quality of the work.... how many agents charge a discounted fee and they do a top quality job.... many, is the answer!!

Apr 07, 2015 12:15 AM
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Theresa Akin
CORPUS CHRISTI REALTY GROUP - Corpus Christi, TX

My buyers have paid as much as $350.00. It all depends on the amount of square footage of the buildings. Each inspector is different.

Apr 06, 2015 11:34 PM
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Bob Publicover
Publicover Realty Group, inc - Stuart, FL
Thinking outside the box

John and Jeff, Your prices are in line with what I've experienced to get a "real" inspection and those inspection should take 2.5  or more hours to complete.

I hope to receive some feedback from those AR members who are inspectors.

Apr 06, 2015 11:16 PM
Rainmaker
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

More than that.  Though, I don't know if this inspector can do a reliable job or not.

Sep 02, 2018 06:43 AM
Rainmaker
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Ajay Pandya
e-Merge Real Estate Unlimited - Columbus, OH
Realtor Ajay Pandya

Why shouldn't?

Apr 04, 2018 10:33 PM
Rainmaker
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Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Bob, the inspectors in our area usually charge between $250-$350 for just the home inspection.  Radon runs about $125, WDI is around $75, Well and spetic will run about $200 more.

Apr 07, 2015 10:09 AM
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Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

$300-$500 is the range for a general home inspection here in Orange County, California, add the specialty inspections and the total could easily top $1,000.

Apr 07, 2015 06:33 AM
Rainmaker
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I think they can especially if they are trying to get a good business established. Most of our home inspectors can do 3 per day if they hustle and work a very long day. That isn't shoddy for a long day's work. My guess is they will be raising their prices. Fees in our area range from $225 to $400.

Apr 07, 2015 04:59 AM
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Home inspectors are not immune to being "shopped" and real estate associates are the first ones to seek best values in service. I find no differences between the lows of $275 and highs of $425 we often find here. Word travels much too quickly in this business to gain an upper hand.

Apr 07, 2015 04:49 AM